Total births
288
Unisex name · since 2016
Jehlani
Jehlani has 288 recorded births since 2016 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5607
- among girls today
- 288
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
288 babies have been named Jehlani since 2016, making it today's #5607 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Jehlani recorded 288 times among girls since 2016, holding rank #5607 nationally today, ahead of 68% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2016 to 2025.
- #5607 among girls today
- 288 born since 2016
- 2020s peak decade
- 68% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jehlani is currently the #5607 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of girls - 288 born since 2016, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5607
- among girls today
- 288
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Jehlani vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5607
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 68% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Jehlani was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
44 babies were named Jehlani in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Jehlani compares
288 44th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jehlani's all-time total is 25% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jehlani | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 288 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jehlani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jehlani splits its recorded history at 2021: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2016 (9 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jehlani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#5,607
Active since
2016
Jehlani popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2016–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Jehlani popularity over time - boys
105 total births recorded since 2000 (Jehlani as boys' name)
Jehlani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Jehlani's strongest decade.
205 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Jehlani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
83 births
- 2020s
2020s
205 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 205 births (71% of all-time use).
Jehlani by state
Where Jehlani concentrates geographically, total births since 2016
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 13 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.7% |
Florida share of Jehlani's total US births 4.5%
Even split
13 of 288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jehlani? ▼
288 babies have been named Jehlani since 2016. It currently ranks #5607 among girls. The peak year was 2022 with 44 births.
When was Jehlani most popular? ▼
Jehlani was most popular in the 2020s decade with 205 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Jehlani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jehlani are Florida (13 births), Georgia (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Jehlani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jehlani is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 288 births, and as a boy's name it has 105 births.
How long has the name Jehlani been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jehlani since 2016 -- 10 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jehlani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jehilyn, Jehan, Jehieli, Jehiely, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jehlani's data
- Florida records the most Jehlanis (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jehlani
Nearby Names Like Jehlani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jehlani
Jehilyn Girl
#2747 541 births
Jehan Girl
347 births
Jehieli Girl
110 births
Jehiely Girl
21 births
Jehna Girl
17 births
Compare Jehlani side by side: Jehlani vs Jehilyn Jehlani vs Jehan Jehlani vs Jehieli
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2016–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jehlani: #5607 Unisex Name - 288 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jehlani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jehlani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.